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A Dance With Death

Oh death, what say thee when it’s my time? Will thou come to me, or will I go to thee? Will you really want me in my prime, or do you have your own decree? I fear you death, for I know you not. Thee comes, but not when you are called. Will thou extend your hand to me, and free me from my earthy burdens? Nay, thou do not have this power. Thou are nothing but a blight, born of a rapscallion's belly; from an ancient and unholy sepulcher ground. Thou are govern by a consulate of dread. Oh, you Angel of Death, do not think me a coward upon seeing thy ghastly presence. All you will get is a worthless earthly body. I am a spirit of maternal love, given me by someone more dominant that thou. So, come ahead and do your labor, and thou will see another me. So, Take my human flesh and bones. I feel His presence close to me. So stand clear, for it is He, who will claim my everlasting soul. Sponsor Chantelle Anne cooke "Dance of Death, Contest March 2,2019

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Date: 1/1/2020 12:56:00 AM
Such profound wording and some spectacularly wise thoughts, Masterful piece.. :)
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Date: 1/1/2020 8:53:00 AM
Thank you Muddasar. May the New Year bring you much happiness.
Date: 3/19/2019 1:18:00 AM
a thought that so many a human has tumbling in their mind....when I go, which way will the road lead? and then you become dominant in decision "He, who will claim my everlasting". interesting thought...have you ever read this by last word of each line and see almost a poem within a poem here? it gives thought, and that is great poetry
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Lunita Blanca
Date: 3/19/2019 9:54:00 AM
Yes, guess a poem could be written using the last words from this write. Thanks for visiting.
Date: 3/9/2019 1:01:00 PM
What a powerful poem Arbol - have you seen the film Joe Black - if you haven't try and source it - Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins are the main actors. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.
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Lunita Blanca
Date: 3/10/2019 9:58:00 AM
Thanks Jennifer. I havent seen the film Joe Black but will when I have a chance. Thanks for visiting.
Date: 3/6/2019 6:19:00 PM
The word "He" is similar in meaning to the word "man". Man encompasses all of humanity. But if you want, I will change "He" to "She". Let me know if you want me to change "He" to "She". Thanks for visiting Anisha.
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Date: 3/6/2019 11:20:00 AM
'So stand clear,for it is""He''........' Why "He" not "She"? How do you know ?
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Lunita Blanca
Date: 7/20/2019 11:22:00 AM
Anisha, I don't know whether He, She or It. You choose.

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